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Exam: IELTS

destigmatize

IPA: //dɛsˈtɪɡmətaɪz//

KK: /dɛsˈtɪɡməˌtaɪz/

verb

Definition: To eliminate the negative stigma or shame associated with something, making it more accepted or understood in society.

Example: The campaign aims to destigmatize mental health issues so that more people feel comfortable seeking help.

destination

IPA: /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /dɛstəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A place that someone is going to or a goal that someone is trying to reach.

Example: Our vacation destination this year is a beautiful beach resort.

destine

IPA: //ˈdɛstɪn//

KK: /ˈdɛstɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To determine or decide in advance where someone or something will go or what will happen to them.

Example: The company is destined to succeed with its innovative products.

destined

IPA: /ˈdɛstɪnd/

KK: /ˈdɛstɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Confined to a predetermined fate or future; certain to happen.

Example: She felt that she was destined to become a great artist.

verb

Definition: To be determined or intended for a particular purpose or outcome.

Example: She felt that she was destined to become a great artist.

destiny

IPA: //ˈdɛstəni//

KK: /ˈdɛstɪni/

noun

Definition: A series of events that will happen to someone in the future, often believed to be controlled by a higher power.

Example: She felt that it was her destiny to become a great artist.

destitute

IPA: /ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/

KK: /ˈdɛstəˌtut/

adjective

Definition: Completely without money, food, or other basic necessities; extremely poor.

Example: After losing his job, he found himself destitute and living on the streets.

destituteness

IPA: /ˌdɛstəˈtjuːtnəs/

KK: /dɛstəˈtjuːtnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having no money, food, or home; extreme poverty.

Example: The charity aims to help those living in destituteness by providing food and shelter.

destitution

IPA: /ˌdɛstəˈtjuːʃən/

KK: /dɛstəˈtuːʃən/

noun

Definition: The condition of having no money, food, or other basic necessities; extreme poverty.

Example: Many people in the city live in destitution, struggling to find enough to eat.

destress

IPA: /dɪˈstrɛs/

KK: /dɪˈstrɛs/

verb

Definition: To relieve or reduce stress, often through relaxation techniques or activities.

Example: After a long week at work, I like to destress by taking a warm bath.

destroy

IPA: /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

KK: /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cause great damage or ruin to something, making it unusable or non-existent.

Example: The storm will destroy the old building if it continues to get worse.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to cease to exist or to be completely ruined or damaged.

Example: The storm destroyed many homes in the area.

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